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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
4
Crawford Bros, Butchers and Bakers announce the new Methven bakery will be completed on Tuesday June 7 1910. They secure a first class baker to supply fine bread and baker s small goods with hot pies on Saturdays. Catering undertaken and sausages and bacon offered. Patronage solicited.
The tenth monthly Ashburton County Council gathering saw new Mount Somers representative Mr C J Harper welcomed. Overviews of water races including Methven Ratkaia Winchmore Seafield and Ruapuna were given, with notes on fords, Taylor's Stream Bridge renewals, and a proposed auxiliary Rangitata channel.
Council notes inspector reports on licenses and reserves, discusses repair needs for cookhouses and fences, approves paying for caretaker, considers boundaries for Westerfield reserve and Dromore gorse clearance, maintains ford maintenance policy, allocates funds for a slaughterhouse and shelter, and delays actions on a new riding until October.
A moral on regular bowels and health endorses Chambarlain's Tablets as mild and effective. The ad claims the tablets are gentle, pleasant to take, and superior to other pills, sold by chemists and others.
June 8 in OCURISTCHURCH the Supreme Court read Mr Justice Chapman’s judgment in M. J. Suhon v James Holmen. The appeal succeeded as the landlord cannot be convicted of permitting drunkenness when a sober visitor becomes a lodger under a contract for meals and lodging.
The third convention of delegates from Canterbury tents of the Independent Order of Rechabites met in Ashburton on King’s Birthday. Officers elected included secretary Bunt, with attendance from Christchurch, Addington, Enterprise, Ark of Refuge, Timaru and Ashburton tents. Delegates discussed district subdivisions, member counts, new tent establishments, juvenile branches, and a transfer scheme while planning the 75th anniversary celebration for August 25 1910.
In Auckland Sir Joseph Wood outlines major legislative aims for the new session including a bill to extinguish public debt and a water power bill to control rivers and lakes for power. He cites £500,000 yearly funding and potential expansion as benefits accelerate. He also stresses anti trust measures against large oil kerosene and sugar interests to prevent exclusive dealing.
After two hours and twenty five minutes the catch as catch can bout between Louis Robertson and Gordon Smith of Pahiatua was declared drawn by consent with neither wrestler gaining a fall or advantage.
Wellington announces the New Zealand Rugby Union received a Sydney manager cablegram requesting two more players to be sent at once. Avery of the Wellington Old Boys Club was chosen. the other wing three-quarter seat remains undecided.
In ideal conditions at Armidale on June 8, the Maori team and their Northern Union opponent finished level at six points apiece. Waiata kicked a goal from a free kick and Harrison scored a try as both teams produced fast open play.
At a Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association session, President E E J Ross and a council delegate reviewed the recent council meeting. Auckland delegates drew reproach for voting against a motion, raising concerns over vote safety for provincial associations. Canterbury delegates were thanked and reappointed to attend the next council meeting, with a request to NZ Association on Ayres balls pricing outside Wellington, where it stood at 16s 3d per dozen.
The state examination for pupil nurses under the Midwives Act was held on June 1 and 2 in Wellington Dunedin Auckland and Christchurch. The following candidates passed in merit order: Sarah Warnock Lucy Barker Lil Worthington Harriet Newman Martha Broadley Elizabeth Brown Charlotte Parker Jean Cormack Eliza Sutherland Hilda Pierce a Kim ber Mary Hardy Elizabeth Prentice Sarah Garrett thel Faris Laura Baker Elizabeth Howson Minnie Haig Je Thea Ait ken Annie Dunshea Margaret Lowe Eliza Lett.
A period ad urges careful attention to clothing and first impressions. It claims a long study of trade in ready wear and promotes direct import of tweeds and fabrics from manufacturers. The notice invites customers to inquire before placing any order and promises thoughtful assistance in selecting stock.
Wellington reports an inquest into James Phillips who died from a earth fall at Mira Mar on Monday. Foreman Robert Sanden, a veteran contractor, testified to his competence and experience. An adjournment was made for the coroner to inspect the scene. TIMARU notes a Temuka inquest into Mrs Charlotte Fildes run into by an express train on May 1. The coroner ruled accidental death after cautious evidence from the driver and fireman. External injuries were minor. death attributed to shock given the deceased’s nervous condition.
The notice cites Cleese Flowery Ieroe Tha used by Russian nobility and invites grocers to apply to W. Bcoular and Co proprietors of Kozie Teas for appointment as a new retail agent. The fragmentary text indicates a formal distributor opportunity and branding references.
A Launceston blacksmith recounts blood poisoning relief after seven bottles of Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. He details severe skin irritation, outpatient hospital care, and eventual full recovery. The ad touts the pills as a world renown blood purifier and warns pimples boils and blotches stem from impure blood.
Reuters Cairo report says the Khedive sharply rebuked the Ulemas of Abigar University as disorder instigators and warned of punishment or handing them to the government.
The Daily Telegraph reports fifty armed Turks pillaged Greek shops at Kimeri near Atvalik in Asia Minor. Volunteers are enrolling for the contingency of war with Greece, reflecting rising tensions.
Britain and Russia reaffirm equal commercial rights to all Persian states while Germany agrees not to contest Britain's and Russia's rights to defend strategic interests including railways and roads. The understanding aims to secure influence among the three powers over Persian affairs.
An antiseptic liniment offers fast relief for toothache when rubbed on gums and face. Saturate cotton in the balm and place in the decayed cavity for immediate relief. it cleanses and helps arrest decay without harming the tooth. Sold by chemists everywhere.
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